Origin, Meaning, And History Of Camilo
Camilo originates in various languages, including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. It is derived from the ancient Roman name Camillus, which refers to a young person employed in religious services, a temple servant, or a priest’s assistant. The name Camilo also has an alternative meaning of ‘born free,’ ‘noble,’ or ‘honorable.’ Some believe that the name is connected with the ancient Greek term ‘gamḗlios,’ which means ‘for a wedding,’ ‘bridal,’ or ‘nuptial.’
According to history, the original name Camillus was given to pre-pubescent boys who served as altar boys selected to attend the priests during sacrifices in Rome’s pagan era. What started as a nickname slowly became the identity of a boy and eventually a given name. The name is said to have been popularized by the Italian St. Camillus de Lellis, known for serving victims of the Bubonic plague and soldiers hurt in battles.
The name Camilo has numerous variants in different languages. In French, the name is written as Camille. Camillo is the Italian variant of the name. In Latin, it is Comillo. In Czech, Polish, and Slovak, Camilo changes letters and becomes Kamil. It also has feminine variants such as Camila, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent. Camilla is its English, Danish, Finnish, and German feminine variant. Kamilla is its Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Norwegian counterpart.
Camilo is also a surname in Rome, and there are many variants of this surname, including Escamilla, Camilla, Camille, Escamille, Camillia, Escamillia, and Ezcamilla.
尽管Camilo名称可能不受欢迎,但它so appears in works of fiction. The character Don Camillo is the main lead in a series of works by the Italian writer Giovannino Guareschi. In addition, the character Camilo Madrigal, who has the magical gift of shape-shifting, features in Disney’s 2021 animated filmEncanto.
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Famous People With The Name Camilo
- Camilo José Cela y TrulockSpanish novelist, storywriter, Nobel prize winner in Literature (1989)
- Camilo Castelo BrancoPortuguese writer, written over 260 books of romance genre
- Camilo Cienfuegos GorriaránCuban revolutionary, member of the Granma expedition in 1956
- Camilo VillegasColombian professional golfer, winner of Amateur’s Grand Slam. Awarded ‘Player of the Decade’ by the Colombian Golf Federation.
- Camillo Wong MorenoAmerican musician, lead vocalist, lyricist and contributing guitarist of the metal band ‘Deftones’
Camilo On The Popularity Chart
The name has not been too popular over the years. However, it registered a sudden spike in 2021. Let’s look at the charts below to understand the popularity trend of Camilo.
Popularity Over Time
In the 1980s, the name Camilo was fairly unknown, with only 62 names per million babies being registered in 1989. However, since then, it has slowly but steadily increased in popularity over the years, culminating in a sudden surge in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
自1990年代以来,这个名字徘徊在队伍之外13,000. It came down to 21,711 in 2007 but thereafter its ranking started improving and in 2021, it ranked 18,154.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Camilo
If the sound of Camilo appeals to you, here are some more similar sounding names to choose from.
Popular Sibling Names For Camilo
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Names With Similar Meaning As Camilo
Camilo has a religious touch to it. We have compiled a list of names that have a similar meaning. Consider the options below before you finalize a name for your beloved child.
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Camilo?
The name Camilo means born in a child that is free.
2. What is the origin of the name Camilo?
Camilo has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Camilo?
Camilo is pronounced as kuh-mih-low.
